tween

Definition of tweennext

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Recent Examples of tween He’s been asked to take custody following the death of Arlo’s mother, making this something of a Baby Boom situation, albeit with a tween rather than an infant. Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026 In the summer of 2000, four tween friends formed a band called X-Cetra and burned an album onto a few CDs. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026 More than two decades later, the tween magazines may have dwindled, but prom-goers are still shopping in-store. Camilia Fateh, Vogue, 11 May 2026 Adora is the author of an unexpected bestseller of ancient Greek works in translation, and works as a personal tutor to the tween boys of an ultra-wealthy New York couple. John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tween
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tween
Noun
  • McKenna's death gained national attention after her disappearance in the middle of the night set off a frantic search for the teenager.
    Angela George, USA Today, 19 June 2026
  • Jace is a prime example of an annoying TV teenager — stop questioning every decision your mom makes, dude!
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • Francois, who runs a medical rehabilitation in New York and brought his adult kids to see Les Grenadiers, said Haiti’s qualification, achieved amid extraordinary circumstances, was itself cause for celebration.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • His kids, though hesitant at first, became a large part of the business.
    Jenna Thompson June 24, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Despite being a high achiever, Veena Dinavahi struggled with anxiety and depression as an adolescent.
    Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 20 June 2026
  • These provisions also do not guarantee that an adolescent will be granted an exception.
    Sunaya Krishnapura, STAT, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Having a traveling experience can stimulate cognitive and sensory development in a natural way for youngsters.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Once this was confirmed, the team started checking fossil collections in other museums across America, looking for youngsters of other ancient lineages to see whether the missing tadpole phase was a broader evolutionary trend.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • This announcement came after two teens were arrested for allegedly robbing another juvenile at gunpoint during a teen link-up at THE AVENUE at White Marsh.
    CBS Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • Bates said the suspects could be juveniles.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Flesh wounds, fetid moppets, breastmilk-leaking nipples, and sudden gushes of blood make for a Monty Python-style of ribald humor that will alienate and enchant in equal measure.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2026
  • With Pixar-wide eyes and a mop of intricately tousled, treacle-brown hair, the young David (voiced by Brandon Engman) presents here as a plucky, intrepid moppet in the typical cartoon-hero mold.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The complex caters to kiddos with crafts and dress-up clothes, while bibliophiles peruse Wilder's belongings and television show memorabilia.
    Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026
  • If your Taurus is acting resistant to change, try using reward systems, whether that's a sticker chart for your little one or a chores app for your older kiddo, to motivate them.
    Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Nina and Cody, ecstatic about visiting their neighborhood splash pad, run through fountains and hop in kiddie pools, but protagonist JJ is a bit more skeptical.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • This new Cannon offering, filled with chintzy special effects, a ludicrous story line and campy performances, will likely bore adults but have the kiddies clamoring for more.
    Jeffrey Ressner, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026

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“Tween.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tween. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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